American Lit Honors (Period 5) Assignments

Classwork from 5/29:

1. Wrote reflection chart as part of the final exam.

2. Wrote a synthesis paragraph comparing "Winter Dreams" with a new story.

 

Homework due 6/4:

1. Study for the final exam.

2. Bring your summer reading book.

Classwork from 5/24:

1. Did May novel review.

2. Did RFU.

3. Turned in Crucible work and discussed story.

4. Read "The First Seven Years" - workbook.

 

Homework due 5/29:

1. Study for the synthesis paragraph between "Winter Dreams" and a new story.

   Finish reading "The First Seven Years"; use it as a practice for comparing with "Winter Dreams."

   Our final exam begins on 5/29 with the synthesis writing.

2.Review for the rest of the final exam which is on Monday, June 4th.

Classwork from 5/22:

1. Read adventure book and recorded log entry; turned in May Reading Logs.

2. Read Act 4 of The Crucible.

3. Began notetaking.

 

Homework due 5/24:

1. Finish May novel before class.

2. Complete Cornell notes for "Why I wrote The Crucible."

    Turn in all Crucible work - conflicts outline, skills p.1289, & notes.

3. Use final exam study sheet to begin reviewing for final exam.

    The final begins Tues., 5/30 with a synthesis paragraph comparing "Winter Dreams."

Classwork from 5/18:

1. Read adventure book and recorded entry.

2. Discussed skills p.1289; keep this paper to turn in next week.

3. Created final exam study sheet - see below.

4. Read Act 3 The Crucible.  If absent read textbook p.1291-1315.

 

Homework due 5/22:

1. Read novel and record entries. 

    May Reading Logs are due Tuesday, after our last in-class reading session.

    Finish the book before class on Thurs., 5/24.

2. Begin reviewing for final exam:

    Synthesis paragraph writing comparing "Winter Dreams" with a new story.

    For Monday, June 4:

"The Story of an Hour" p.634 

"Winter Dreams" p.744

The Crucible p.1233

Works Cited formatting (MLA 8)

eras in American Lit (see below if needed)

poetry terms: irony, alliteration, imagery, personification, metaphor

 

Classwork from 5/16:

1. Read novel and recorded entry.

2. Discussed conflicts in Act 1.

3. Read The Crucible Act 2.  If absent, read pgs.1267-1287 in textbook.

 

Homework due 5/18:

1. Read adventure book and record entries.  We will read in class on Fri. and Tues.

   May Reading Logs are due Tues., 5/22.  Complete book before class on 5/24.

2. In textbook, do skills p.1289 - vocab. & grammar, not Extension Activies.

   Use p.1266 for the vocab. list.

Classwork from 5/14:

1. Read adventure book and recorded entry.

2. Discussed synthesis writing and Hurston passages;

    turned in p.921 work and reflective writing about cultural heritage (from class on 5/10).

3. Listened to dramatization of Act 1 The Crucible.

 

Homework due 5/16:

1. Read novel and finish by 5/23; record an entry for each reading session.

2. Finish and review Act 1 - textbook pgs.1234-1263.

3. Identify 8 conflicts from Act 1 and explain each.  The first one we identified together is:

Abigail vs. John Proctor

 

Classwork from 5/10:

1. Read adventure novel and recorded entry.

2. Self-edited synthesis paragraph and turned it in.

3. Discussed Harlem Renaissance and read essay by Zora Neale Hurston.

4. Wrote a personal reflection about ethnic heritage/societal issues.

5. Studied appositive phrases - turned in skills p.764 and grammar work about phrases.

 

Homework due 5/14:

1. Read adventure book and record entries.

2. In textbook, read "Dust Tracks on a Road" (Hurston) pgs. 914-920.

3. Do Q 1,2,3,4,8  p.921 on the back of today's class writing.

Classwork from 5/8:

1. Read adventure book and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed characters Green and Jones from "Winter Dreams" and turned in quote chart.

3. Examined samples of synthesis writing.

 

Homework due 5/10:

1. Read book and record log entries.

2. Write a synthesis paragraph about the similarities between Dexter Green from "Winter Dreams"        p.744 and J. Alfred Prufrock from "Love Song" p.718. Type, double-space the paragraph.

3. Submit your revised and edited paragraph to turnitin.com;

    print a copy to turn in at the beginning of class.  

Classwork from 5/4:

1. Read YA novel and recorded entry.

2. Did phrase grammar practice (only available in class).

3. Went over skills p.764.  Keep this for later.

4. Read p.747-749 of "Winter Dreams" and recorded meaningful quotes for Green + Jones.

 

Homework due 5/8:

1. Read novel and record log entries.

2. Finish "Winter Dreams" + record quotes for the two characters (move to the back side of chart).

    Class reading left of on p.749.

Classwork from 5/2:

1. Wrote about "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall."

2. Started in-class reading from May novel - YA realistic adventure with an American focus.

3. Started reading "Winter Dreams."

 

Homework due 5/4:

1. Read May novel and record log entries.

2. Do skills pg.764.

    Bring all work from green grammar book used in class.

Classwork from 4/30:

1. Discussed "Love Story" homework and wrote about why teenages should study the poem.

2. Read "The Story of an Hour" and wrote about the story.

    If absent, read pgs. 634-638.  Do all questions p.639.

3. Turned in "Love Song" work and writing done in class.

 

Homework due 5/2:

1. Bring May book - YA realistic adventure.

2. In textbook, read "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall" pgs.846-854.

    Be prepared to write about specific events from the story.

Classwork from 4/26:

1. Did April book review.

2. Turned in "Owl Creek" pgs. 517, 518, and handout.

3. Did "Owl Creek" quiz.

4. Did grammar work - identifying prepositions - and turned in:

Ex. 2

Ex. 4

Ex. 5

Ex. A (done in class)

5. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 4/30:

1. Start selecting books for May - YA realistic adventure.

    In-class reading will begin Weds., May 2.

2. In textbook, read "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" p.718.

    Do the "Open Book Test" for the poem.

    If absent, do questions 1-9 on p. 722 to substitute for the open book document above.

 

Classwork from 4/24:

1. Read and recorded log entry.

2. Turned in April Reading Logs.

3. Went over skills p.518 and did handout about Bierce's use of language.

    If absent, do p.516 in the textbook to replace the handout.

 

Homework due 4/26:

1. Finish reading memoir or biography.  The book must be completed before class.

2. Reread "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (pg.508 in textbook) for a quiz.

    Turn in all "Owl Creek" work - p. 517, 518, & handout.

 

Classwork from 4/20:

1. Read memoir and recorded entry.

2. Discussed "Owl Creek" homework.

3. Turned in research report with hand edits + revised final copy.

4. Read "What the Black Man Wants" 

If absent, read the speech at this link.

5. Wrote a three-segment paragraph to analyze Douglass's argument.

TS

CD + 2 CMs

CD + 2 CMs

CD + 2 CMs

CS

   Include a transition into each segment and quoted material to support your examples.

 

Homework due 4/24:

1. Read memoir and record entries.  April Reading Logs are due Tues., 4/24.

    Finish the book before class on 4/26.

2. On the p.517 homework paper, do skills p.518.

    There is a quiz on " An Occurence at Owl Creak Bridge" on Thurs., 4/26.

3. Bring your grammar work to class.

Classwork from 4/18:

1. Read memoir and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed sentence diagramming and turned in grammar work.

3. Edited research report.

 

Homework due 4/20:

1. Revise the research report and print a new copy. 

    Also return the edited copy showing all the handwritten changes.

2. Read memoir and record reading sessions.

   April logs are due Tues., 4/24; complete the book before Thurs. 4/26.

3. Read story "An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge" in textbook, pgs. 508-516.

   Do Q 2, 4, 5, 6, & 7 on p.517.

Classwork from 4/16:

1. Worked on state test completion, if needed.

2. In class grammar book, studied pgs. 90-95.

    Using same paper as Ex. 2 p.90 (done previously):

    Did Ex. 4 p.93.

    Did Ex. 5 p. 95-6.

 

Homework due 4/18:

1. Read memoir and record log entries; bring book to class.

2. In workbook, read pgs. 85-90 My Bondage and My Freedom, and do activities.

3. In textbook, do skills page 504.

4. If testing during class time, complete the grammar activities above with print-out from class.

Classwork from 4/12:

 

Did Performance Task for state-wide testing.

 

Homework due 4/16:

 

Read from memoir and record log entries.

Classwork from 4/10:

Did state testing.

 

Homework due 4/12:

1. Read from your memoir or biography and record reading sessions.

2. You may nominate senior students to be considered for the Weldon Fairplay Award.

    You may also nominate 11th graders to serve on the committee which selects the winners.

     http://www.sphsasb.org/student-voting

    Nominations end Weds. at 3:15pm.

Classwork from 3/30:

1. Did group presentations.

2. Discussed caaspp testing for after break.

 

Homework due 4/10:

1. Read at least 5 sessions from a memoir or biography with an American connection.

    Record log entries for sessions begun March 28.

2. Rest and have good nutrition to prepare for the language arts portions of caaspp testing.

Classwork from 3/28:

1. Read from April book - memoir or biography with an American connection.

    Started new Reading Log.

2. Turned in group poster.

3. Worked on group prezi.

4. Did review of prepositional phrases.

 

Homework for 3/30:

1. Read at least 5 sessions from your April book by 4/9; bring the book on Fri., 3/30.

2. Finalize group prezi and practice the 5 min. group oral presentation. 

    You cannot read from a paper, but you may glance at a 3x5 card with notes on it.

Classwork from 3/26:

1. Wrote review of historical fiction book and turned in March reading logs.

2. Turned in printed copy of research report (the one on turnitin.com).

3. Turned in research outline and the report draft with numerous handwritten revisions.

4. Did research benchmark on computer.

5. Met as a group to work on poster and prezi.

 

Homework due 3/28:

1. Select memoir or biography for March book and begin reading.

2. Bring new book to class on Wednesday.

3. Group poster is due Weds.; prezi and oral presentation are on Friday.

Classwork from 3/22:

1. Read historical fiction novel and recorded log entry.

2. Discussed research report editing, graphic citations, and Works Cited revisions.

3. Gave group feedback about report upgrades.

4. Worked on group poster ideas and prezi.

 

Homework due 3/26:

1. Finish historical fiction novel.  March Reading Logs are due Monday, 3/26.

2. Complete adding handwritten revisions to report.  Add graphics and citations directly under.

3. Revise research report and submit final copy to turnitin.com.

4. Print the final report (front side only); the Works Cited is the final page of the report.

5. In class on Mon., 3/26, turn in:

Classwork from 3/20:

1. Recorded log entry as "Writing Research Report."

2. Teacher checked Works Cited page; bring this back to class.

3. Started writing author report.

 

Homework due 3/22:

1. Read historical fiction and record log entries.  Finish the book by the weekend.

    March Reading Logs are due Mon., 3/26.

2. Finish writing your report - double space. This is the first copy and will not be polished.

    Print the report to bring to class.

Classwork from 3/16:

1. Read historical fiction and recorded log entry.

2. Turned in research outline; walked through instructions about easybib.com.

3. Went over Thoreau test results.

4. Made mini-poster using an Emerson or Thoreau quote.

 

Homework due 3/20:

1. Read novel and record log entries.

2. Create Works Cited page using easybib.com for your 7+ research sources.

    Export to google docs and print the document to turn in; 

    do not put your name or a heading on the Works Cited page.

3. Communicate with your group to determine when/how to do the poster and prezi.

Classwork from 3/14:

1. Turned in skills page 415 and workbook.

2. Did Thoreau test - "Walden" and "Civil Disobedience."

3. Teacher checked notecards (50+).

4. Cut and organized research note into groupings and began outlining.

 

Homework due 3/16:

1. Write research outline based on notes taken.  When you find gaps, do more research.

  Type it - double space.

  Make the outline 5 levels deep (I. to V.) with 3 subgroups per big division (A. B. C.)

  and 3 details per subgroup (1. 2. 3.)   A 5x3x3 division outline of ideas + phrases, not sentences.

2. Print the outline to turn in.  

3. Read historical fiction novel and record log entries.

4. Communicate with your research group about the upcoming poster and prezi.

Classwork from 3/9:

1. Read historical fiction novel and recorded log entry.

2. Researched additional sources and took notes about your author.

 

Homework due 3/15:

1. Read novel and record entries.

2. 50+ note cards (beyond the source cards) from at least 7 sources are due.

3. Do skills page 415 in textbook; use vocab. list at the bottom of p.401.

4. Study "Walden" p. 403 (in textbook, or workbook p.70) and "Civil Disobedience" p. 412.

    There is a test on both passages on Weds., 3/14.  Return your workbook to class.

Classwork from 3/7:

1. Read novel and recorded log entry.

2. Finished "Walden" passage in workbook.

3. Read "Self-Reliance" and "Civil Disobedience."

 

Homework due 3/9:

1. Read from historical fiction book and record entries.

2. Research for author report.  50+ notes are due from at least 7 sources on Weds., 3/14.

3. For Weds., 3/14 do the following to prepare for a test on Thoreau:

In textbook, do skills pg. 415. Use the vocab. list on the bottom of p. 401.

Study "Walden" p. 403-411 (also found in your workbook).

Study "Civil Disobedience" p. 412-413.

Classwork from 3/5:

1. Read historical fiction novel and recorded log entry.

2. Researched two print sources in the library and took notes about your selected author.

3. Turned in transcendentalism homework sheet.

 

Homework due 3/7:

1. Read historical fiction and record entries.

2. Continue to research and take notes about your author. 

    At least 7 sources must be researched by next week, including two print sources.

 

Classwork from 3/1:

1. Started in-class reading sessions for historical fiction and began March Reading Logs.

Your book must have an American focus for American Lit class.

2. Turned in notes from research homework.

3. Read "from Walden" and analyzed the text.

   If absent, read from your textbook p.403-411. Do Q 1-6 p.411 + Q 1-3 p.414.

 

Homework due 3/5:

1. Read historical fiction book and record log entries.

2. Do the Transcendentalism handout.  See below if absent; enable editing and print.

3. Continue to locate research sources; no notes are due on Monday.

Classwork from 2/27:

1. Turned in February Reading Logs.

2. Discussed author research project.  See specific requirements posted below.

3. Brainstormed potential outline ideas about the author.

4. Met with group to determine who will research which author.

 

Homework due 3/1:

1. Select March books - historical fiction with an American emphasis - and start reading.

    Bring book to class on Thurs.

2. Locate one online author source to research that's comparable to 4-5 pages in length.

3. Take notes about your author. 

Create a source card and write one significant idea or quote on each card.

Use the card sheets posted below (if absent) or your own 3x5 cards.

Do not cut out the cards if using the single sheet.

Classwork from 2/23:

1. Discussed February fiction books.

2. Went over notes from Red Badge introduction.

3. Cut up practice cards and arranged into outline form.

4. Selected group topic for research.

 

Homework due 2/27:

1. Finish reading February book; Reading Logs are due Tues., 2/27.

2. Start looking for a March book - historical fiction based on America; bring book on Thurs., 3/1.

3. Look over potential authors for your research project; come to class to finalize your choice.

4. Work on Naviance!!  The SPHS College Fair is Tues. evening.

Classwork from 2/21:

1. Read library book and recorded log entry.

2. Started note-taking process for Stephen Crane.

 

Homework due 2/23:

1. Read public library book and finish it by Monday.

Reading Logs are due Tues., 2/27.

2. Bring to class on Friday your favorite public library book read during Feb.

3. Take notes on the Red Badge introduction.

Classwork from 2/15:

1. Read public library book and recorded entry.

2. Discussed grades for report card.

3. Did grammar activity about using quotation marks.

4. Turned in Personal Statement chart, draft with handwritten revisions, & scoring rubric

along with today's work done in class.

 

Homework due 2/21:

1. Read public library book and record Reading Log entries.

2. Work on Naviance !!  (See counselor requirements.)

Classwork from 2/13:

1. Read library book and recorded entry on log.

2. Discussed personal statement draft, scoring rubric, and sample.

3. Made handwritten revisions based on peer feedback.

 

Homework due 2/15:

1. Read from public library book and record entries.

2. Revise personal statement and submit to turnitin.com.

3. Bring to class: Personal statement chart, draft with handwritten revisions, & scoring rubric.

Classwork from 2/9:

1. Did Red Badge test and turned in style elements chart.

2. Read public library book and recorded entry.

3. Started Personal Statement chart. (See below if absent.)

 

Homework due 2/13:

1. Read public library book and record entries.

2. Record an item for each number on the Personal Statement chart. 

3. Select one prompt from the back of the worksheet and in google docs write a 1 1/2 page (double spaced) response.  Use paragraphing.

4. Print the statement and bring to class.

Classwork from 2/7:

1. Read public library book and recorded entry.

2. Wrote Red Badge essay and submitted it to turnitin.com.

 

Homework due 2/9:

1. Read public library book and record entries.

2. Study for The Red Badge of Courage test which is on Fri., 2/9.

3. Bring style elements chart for the novel.

Classwork from 2/5:

1. Did Red Badge vocab. retest.

2. Read from public library book and started Reading Log entries.

3. Read Red Badge chapt. 19; recorded one entry for each element of style on the chart.

 

Homework due 2/7:

1. Read public library book and record entries; bring your book to class every day.

2. Finish reading Red Badge - chapts. 20-24 (pgs. 102-125).

3. Bring style chart (one entry blank for each element); be prepared to write about the novel.

The novel test is Friday, Feb. 9.

Classwork from 2/1:

Counselor presentation for Naviance and programming for senior year.

 

Homework due 2/5:

1. Read public library book and bring to class.

2. Restudy Red Badge vocabulary; there is a retest on Monday!

Bring Red Badge book to class.

Classwork from 1/30:

1. Read public library novel; teacher verified library card and book date.

Get reading requirements sheet from teacher if absent.

2. Turned in Red Badge chapt. 17 work.

3. Did Red Badge vocab. test.

 

Homework due 2/1:

1. Read chapt. 18 from Red Badge and complete the study guide (see teacher if absent).

2. Read public library novel and bring to class every day.

Classwork from 1/26:

1. Practiced Red Badge vocabulary.

2. Read chapt. 16.

 

Homework due 1/30:

1. Study Red Badge vocabulary for test on Tues., 1/30.

2. Read chapt. 17 and do response sheet. (Get from teacher if absent.)

3. Bring contemporary fiction book from a public library (a book published in the last 10 years).

Bring your own library card to class.

Classwork from 1/24:

1. Discussed style elements from chapts. 10 and 11; read chapt. 12 Red Badge.

2. Talked about reading for second semester - see guidelines below.

3. Started chapt. 13-15 work.

 

Homework due 1/26:

1. Read chapts. 13-15 and complete activity sheet. (See below if absent).

2. Start studying Red Badge vocabulary for a test on Thurs., 2/1.

3. For next Tuesday (1/30) bring a novel that meets these requirements:

Classwork from 1/22:

1. Did editing work on a paragraph.

2. Answered 10 novel questions with a partner;

wrote individual paragraph.  If absent, make this up in class.

3. Turned in chapt. 9 activity sheet and text (from homework).

4. Finished vocab. practice.

 

Homework due 1/24:

1. Read Red Badge chapts. 10 and 11.

2. Add one example from your homework reading to each style element,

then analyze each example.

 

Classwork from 1/18:

1. Discussed style elements and samples from Red Badge.

2. Read chapter 8.

 

Homework due 1/22:

1. Do the Chapter 9 Activity Sheet as you read Red Badge chapt. 9.

2. Do not write in the book; record all information on the Chapter 9 "text" handout.

(See below if absent.)

3. Be prepared to respond to questions from chapts. 5-9.

Classwork from 1/16:

1. Did Red Badge quiz for chapters 1-5.

2. Finished vocab. exercise and turned in work.

3. Discussed style elements - the DDIST list.

 

Homework due 1/18:

1. Read chapters 6 and 7 from the novel.

2. From the chapters read, record ONE example for each style element.

(Print the form below if absent.)

3. Analyze each example you record on the chart.

 

Classwork from 1/11:

1. Read chapt. 1 The Red Badge of Courage.

2. Discussed vocab. homework and did a practice activity;

turned in work.

 

Homework due 1/16:

1. Read chapts. 2-5.

2. Review Red Badge chapts. 1-5 for a quiz on Tues., 1/16.

Welcome back to second semester!!

 

Classwork from 1/9:

1. Heard original story about the "Tom Walker" plot.

2. Discussed facts about the Civil War and watched a youtube reenactment of Pickett's Charge.

3. Checked out The Red Badge of Courage from the library.

4. Began vocab. study (get vocab. sheet).

 

Homework due 1/11:

1. Complete vocab. phrases 1-34 (on back).

2. Bring Red Badge book to class; return Scarlet Letter and grammar book to library.

Classwork from 12/15:

1. Did RFU and calculated average score.

2. Discussed "Tom Walker" story and turned in workbook.

3. Wrote practice argument paragraph and did peer critique + upgrading.

 

Homework due 12/19:

1. Prepare to write the final in-class essay on Tuesday, 12/19;

bring your Scarlet Letter book and any notes or papers that will help guide your writing.

2. Use your study guide to prepare for the final which is on Friday, Dec.22, 8-10am.

 

Classwork from 12/13:

1. Discussed writing requirements for final exam essay and argument paragraph.

2. Began reading "The Devil and Tom Walker."

 

Homework due 12/15:

1. Study for the final; we begin with the in-class essay on Tues., 12/19.

2. Finish reading "Tom Walker" and recording Tom's decisions.

If absent, read the story in the textbook (p.242-252) and record every passage that indicates a decision Tom makes (cite by page number).

Classwork from 12/11:

1. Discussed AP practice passage and did passages 11 & 12; turned in paper.

2. Went over final exam requirements (see classmate's notes if absent).

 

Homework due 12/13:

Begin studying for the final exam.

Classwork from 12/7:

1. Discussed essay formatting and ideas in draft of Scarlet Letter character essay.

2. Compared scoring rubric and an essay sample, then did some revising.

3. Did passage 10 of Scarlet Letter AP practice.

 

Homework due 12/11:

1. Revise and carefully edit character essay. 

Use the Writing Guide to help! (posted below, if needed)

2. Turn in final essay to turnitin.com.

Bring scoring rubric (SL organizational sheet) to class.

Classwork from 12/5:

1. Discussed Equiano essay and scoring results from Oct.

2. Groups discussed Scarlet Letter character change graphic organizer.

3. Wrote introduction for character change essay.

 

Homework due 12/7:

1. Write (type - double space) a full draft of your character essay.

2. Print the draft to bring to class & bring the novel.

Classwork from 12/1:

1. Discussed chapt. 23 sketches.

2. Did Scarlet Letter test.

 

Homework due 12/5:

1. Create a graphic organizer (thinking map) for your character's transformation.

Include 3-4 specific examples of how the character is first portrayed.

Identify 3-4 specific examples of character changes by the end of the novel.

2. Bring the novel, your Equiano essay (can be the draft), and the Equiano scoring rubric.

Classwork from 11/29:

1. Did quiz on homework reading Scarlet Letter chapts. 22-24.

2. Read graphic novel version of the story.

3. Began gathering quotes to write an essay on how one character in the story transforms.

 

Homework due 12/1:

1. Review the story and your notes for a test on The Scarlet Letter.

2. Restudy the novel vocab. which will also be on the test.

Classwork from 11/27:

1. Discussed Scarlet Letter quiz chapts. 7-14 and AP analysis work.

2. Read chapt. 21 and a portion of chapt. 22.

3. Turned in novel notes through chapt. 21.

 

Homework due 11/29:

1. Finish reading The Scarlet Letter to the end of the novel (p.203).

2. Be prepared for a quiz on the homework reading.

Classwork from 11/16:

1. Did practice AP passages 6, 7, & 8 for The Scarlet Letter; turned in work.

2. Began reading chapts. 18, 19, & 20 (pgs. 154-173) and recording meaningful notes.

 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

 

Homework for 11/16:

1. Finish reading and notetaking for The Scarlet Letter chapts. 18-20.

2. Bring all notes from the novel to class.

Classwork from 11/14:

1. Discussed Scarlet Letter quiz 1-6 and vocab. quiz.

2. Took quiz for chapts. 7-14.

 

Homework due 11/16:

Read The Scarlet Letter chapts. 15-17 (pgs. 134-153).

Classwork from 11/8:

1. Did vocab. activity for The Scarlet Letter.

2. Read Chapt. 10 "The Leech and His Patient" pgs.99-106.

3. Took meaningful notes and sketched the final scene of chapt. 10.

 

Homework due 11/14:

1. Read The Scarlet Letter to the end of chapt.14 (page 133); take meaningful notes.

2. Review chapts. 7-14 for a quiz.

Classwork from 11/6:

1. Did The Scarlet Letter quiz chapts.1-6.

2. Did RFU.

3. Read chapt.7 and most of 8 (pgs.76-86).

 

Homework due 11/8:

1. Finish reading Scarlet Letter chapt.8 and read chapt.9 (pgs.82-98).

2. Record meaningful notes for both chapters.

3. Review vocabulary sheet and bring it to class for a vocab. quiz.

You must use your vocab. sheet in order to complete the quiz;

do not memorize the vocabulary words and definitions!

Classwork from 11/2:

1. Discussed homework reading and notes.

2. Read The Scarlet Letter chapt. 5.

3. Took notes - significant statements, sketches & graphics, etc.

At the end of chapt. 4, summarize the character flaw in Hester Pryne.

 

Homework due 11/6:

1. Read and take notes from chapt. 6 "Pearl."

2. Review The Scarlet Letter chapts. 1-6 for a quiz.

Classwork from 10/31:

1. Discussed chapt. 2 annotations from packet.

2. Turned in Scarlet Letter vocab., "Custom House" paragraph, and chapts.1&2 annotations.

3. Read and took notes on the beginning of chapt.3.

 

Homework due 11/2:

1. Read Scarlet Letter chapts. 3 and 4, pgs. 47-58.

2. Continue to take meaningful notes that help clarify the story line.

Paraphrase (put in your own words) ideas, create sketches, quote significant textual statements.

Do not take notes on everything you read. Record a page number for each note in order to relocate  the original text, if necessary.

Classwork from 10/27:

1. Discussed Scarlet Letter vocabulary.

2. Practiced translating a paragraph from "The Custom House."

3. Began annotating chapts. 1 and 2 The Scarlet Letter; if absent, use the document below.

Fill the margins with questions, clarifying statements, reactions, and graphics of images.

 

Homework due 10/31:

Finish reading and annotating the Scarlet Letter packet, pages 1-6.

Classwork from 10/25:

1. Turned in homework p.104.

2. Did benchmark assessment.

3. Got The Scarlet Letter from the library.

4. Began reading "The Custom House" (Introductory).

 

Homework due 10/27:

1. Skim through "The Custom House," or dig in and read deeply; bring the book to class.

2. Do The Scarlet Letter vocabulary: 1-40 (see below if absent).

Classwork from 10/23:

1. Turned in p.101-103 homework and Venn Diagram done in class on 10/19.

2. Did Puritan Documents test.

3. Did RFU.

 

Homework due 10/25:

In your textbook, do skills p.104.

Classwork from 10/19:

1. Discussed Puritan poetry homework and original text.

2. Created triple Venn Diagram (get handout).

3. Discussed argument paragraph formatting.

 

Homework due 10/23:

1. Study for a Puritan documents test:

2. Turn in all work related to the above documents.

Classwork from 10/17:

1. Discussed quarter grades and received grade sheet for Q2.

2. Talked about "Sinner" passage in workbook and the horror/hope sequence also found in Equiano's writing.

3. Did a timed writing argument paragraph.

 

Homework due 10/19:

1. In textbook, read p.98-102.  Study the two Puritan poems.

2. Do Q 3+4 p.101, Q 3+5 p.102, & Q 5+7 p.103.

Classwork from 10/12:

1. Did extensive editing and revising of Equiano essay.

2. Turned in textbook work p.49 and 50.

3. Began "Sinners" passage in workbook.

 

Homework due 10/17 (and before):

1. Finish "Sinners" margin activities (if absent, read textbook pgs.108-112 and do Q1-7 p.112).

2. In workbook, highlight passages (3 or more) Edwards uses to create fear and apprehension;

in a different color, highlight passages (3 or more) of hope. Bring the workbook back to class.

3. Revise your Equiano essay.

4. Submit the essay to turnitin.com by 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16.

 

 

 

Classwork from 10/10:

1. Turned in grammar work p. 328 (Ex.43).

2. Discussed Equiano's slave narrative, notes, and essay organization.

3. Reviewed a sample essay.

 

Homework due 10/12:

1. Turn in textbook work p.49 and p.50 (done previously).

2. Prepare your Equiano essay - a complete draft  - by follow the writing guide provided (see below if absent).  Writing prompt:

 

Write a 4-paragraph essay contrasting the horrors Equiano experienced

aboard a slave ship with the experiences that offered him hope and help.

 

3. Double space your typed essay and print to bring to class.

Classwork from 10/6:

1. Discussed Color Day and organized an argument paragraph; get handout if absent.

2. Turned in grammar work for active & passive voice: Ex. 36, 38, 39, 40 pgs.403-405.

 

Homework due 10/10:

1. In grammar book, study sentence structures pgs. 326-328.

2. Do Ex. 43 p.328.

Classwork from 10/4:

1. Went over Equiano analysis (textbook p.49) and revised answers for context and insight.

2. In grammar book, studied p. 402-403.

Did Ex. 36 p.403.

Did Ex. 37 p.403.

 

Homework due 10/6:

1. Bring all Equiano papers (p.49, p.50, + class notes).

2. Bring grammar book and grammar work from class.

Do Ex. 38 p.404 (use worksheet - see below if absent).

Do Ex. 39 p. 405.

Do Ex. 40 p. 405.

 

 

Classwork from 10/2:

1. Did Alma Mater recitations.

2. Turned in Mary Jemison paragraph and skills page 50.

3. Read Olaudah Equiano excerpt (pgs.44-48 in textbook, if absent).

Create two column chart.:

On the left, listed four horrors aboard the slave ship.

On the right, listed four benefits for Equiano.

 

Homework due 10/4:

1. In textbook, do p.49.

2. Bring grammar book.

Classwork from 9/28:

1. Started Alma Mater recitations.

2. Shared and turned in "Emily" story.

3. Went over "Journey Through Texas" test and writing expectations.

4. Read "Mary Jemison" excerpt; if absent read the passage here:

 

Homework due 10/2:

1. Write a 3-segment paragraph about Mary Jemison.  Use the writing prompt from class.

If absent, write about how Jemison benefited from her experience with the Seneca.

Include:

2. Continue to memorize the Alma Mater.

3. In your textbook, do skills p. 50.

Classwork from 9/26:

1. Did "While I Stand Here Ironing" quiz.

2. Practiced Alma Mater.

3. Did student profile sheet (see teacher if absent).

 

Homework due 9/28:

1. Memorize the Alma Mater for a quiz grade. You may or may not be called to recite on Thurs. The school song is on the back of the Tiger Guide and under the Students tab on the school website.

Practice singing along with Belinda here:

2. Rework the "Ironing" story from Emily's perspective.  Use third person point of view - "she" and "her," not "I" or "me."  You are writing a story about the character.

3. Print your story to bring to class; return the copy of the original story.

 

Classwork from 9/22:

1. Turned in 4th round of legend.

2. Turned in point of view paragraph analyzing "A Journey Through Texas."

3. Did "Journey" and "Boulders" activity. (Get handout from teacher if absent.)

 

 

 

4. Wrote "Extended Response" #11 (see handout); support with three examples, not just two.

 

Homework due 9/26:

1. Read "I Stand Here Ironing" and consider how point of view impacts the story.

If absent, the story is linked below.

2. Prepare for a story quiz on Tues. 9/26.

Classwork from 9/20:

1. Discussed using easybib.com and set up Works Cited page for research sources.

Do not cut and paste, but export from easybib.com into google drive.

2. Edited and revised college essay - 4 paragraphs; turned in research notes.

3. Submitted essay to turnitin.com.

 

Homework due 9/22:

1. If needed, revise legend and turn in all 4 copies.

2. In your textbook, read "A Journey Through Texas" pgs. 32-36.

Write one paragraph to analyze how point of view influences the document.

Classwork from 9/18:

1. Turned in revised legend (all three copies).

2. Teacher checked research notes.

3. Using google docs, started writing 4-paragraph essay about college:

Introduction with thesis addressing both sides

one paragraph (three+ reasons or examples) for staying in state*

one paragraph (three+ reasons or examples) for going out of state*

Conclusion with your personal opinion

*These can be reversed.

 

Homework due 9/20:

1. Finish the 4-paragraph essay in google docs.

2. Bring research notes; complete missing pieces, if needed, (homework from 9/14).

 

Classwork from 9/14:

1. Discussed and turned in career research handout.

2. Edited legends with classmates.

3. Discussed staying in California for college vs. going out-of-state.

(Based on Whitecloud's essay and student opinion if he should return to school.)

4. Began research.

 

Homework due 9/18:

1. Edit your legend and bring all three copies to turn in on Monday.

2. Take notes from 5 or more credible sources about the benefits of staying in state or going to college in another state.  Find and record hard data (facts, numbers, costs, etc.) to support both sides.  Record your sources in order to cite information and create a Works Cited page.

Classwork from 9/12:

1. Turned in revised legend.

2. Watched 9/11 movie

 

Homework due 9/14:

Do "Career Choices" worksheet.  Find a different website for each potential job.

(Attached below if absent.)

 

Classwork from 9/8:

1. Turned in skills page 28.

2. Did group activity for Native American test.

 

Homework due 9/12:

1. Revise your original legend; perfect it.

2. Turn in both Copy 1 and a newly printed copy of the upgraded story.

Classwork from 9/6:

1. Counselor gave information about junior year.

2. Turned in "How I Got an A" legend.

3. Completed Native American test (independent portion).

 

Homework due 9/8:

In your textbook, do skills p.28.  Use the vocab. at the bottom of p.15.

There are 5 sections; do all five!

 Classwork from 9/1:

1. Discussed and turned in graphic organizer homework.

2. Reviewed adding a graphic and citation to your original legend.

3. Did Iroquois Constitution test.

 

Homework due 9/6:

1. Write your original legend.  Follow all the guidelines posted on 8/28(30).

2. Proofread carefully and edit your story for standardized English, proper punctuation, and correct paragraphing.

3. Print the final copy (including the graphic) to turn in.

Classwork from 8/30:

1. Edited and turned in original legend.

2. Read "The Iroquois Constitution" and discussed leadership qualities.

3. Started RFU activity.

 

Homework due 9/1:

1. Study the Iroquois Constitution in your textbook, pgs. 24-27.

2. Prepare for Friday's test on this document by creating a graphic organizer

of notes to help you study. 

3. Bring your notes and your workbook back to class.

 Classwork from 8/28:

1. Went over grammar homework and turned in Ex. 15.

2. Did placement activity for Reading For Understanding.

3. Started outline for original legend.

 

Homework due 8/30:

1.Write a legend with the title:

How I Got an A in American Lit

2.Your story must include:

3. The story must fit on one page (front side only) and be double-spaced in a font size similar to Times New Roman 11 or 12.

4. Write your name, as the author, under the title; do not use MLA8 header formatting.

5. Include a computer-generated graphic to support an idea in your story.  Cite the visual by website stem in the bottom right-hand corner of the graphic. (This portion is not required for 8/30.)

 

 

 Classwork from 8/24:

1. Went over class guidelines.

2. Discussed and edited grammar homework p.557; turned in Ex.40, 41, 42 pgs.556-7 (grammar).

3. Watched Candace Owens video and practiced dialogue writing formatting.

 

Homework due 8/28:

1. In grammar book, study p. 525.

2. Do Ex.15 p.526.

 Classwork from 8/22:

1. Turned in homework Ex.40 p.556.

2. Wrote about the summer book using this document (copy it into your own google account):

3. Set up an account in turnitin.com and submitted today's writing.

 

Homework due 8/24:

1. In your grammar book, do Ex.41 #1-3 only on p.557.

2. Do Ex.42 p.557 - type it and bring a print copy to class.

3. Bring your grammar book.

 Classwork from 8/18:

1. Upgraded commentary writing and turned in homework from "Grizzly Bears" legend.

2. Got grammar book from library and discussed dialogue writing.  See classmate for notes.

 

Homework due 8/22:

1. Be prepared for an activity from Just Mercy.

2. In your grammar book, study p.554 and 555.

Do Ex. 40 p.556 and bring grammar book to class.

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!

 

Classwork from 8/16:

1. Discussed eras in American Lit (get handout).

2. Read "The Earth on Turtle's Back" (p.16 in textbook); recorded a significant quote from the story and analyzed it's importance or message to modern readers.

 

Homework:

1. In textbook, read "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" p.19-21.

2. In a double column chart, record three significant passages on the left side; cite by page number.

On the right side, write commentary (your own analysis and explanation) about the quoted material.